Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Jan 13: Pradeep Dutta, Senior Editor at Times Now, emphasized the gravity of Hamas’s unexpected assault on Israel, sending shockwaves globally. During his lecture on “Different Dimensions of the Israel-Hamas War – Responses and Lessons Learned” at the Department of Strategic and Reader Studies, Jammu University, he urged India not to underestimate the significance of Hamas’s October 7 attack.
Drawing from his on-the-ground coverage experience, Pradeep underscored the importance of India learning from this event. Instead of downplaying Hamas’s assault, he recommended that India fortify its defenses and enhance its intelligence network to thwart any potential deceptive actions by adversaries.
Pradeep, in his insightful presentation, delved into Israel’s challenges in the cyber realm, emphasizing the spillover of the Israel-Hamas conflict into cyberspace.
Dutta highlighted how threat actors effectively utilised social media and digital platforms for influence operations, shaping global opinions on the ongoing conflict. Notably, he detailed the timing and rationale behind Hamas’ attacks, viewing the carnage as an accomplishment, shattering the status quo and ushering in a more volatile chapter in their fight against Israel.
Intriguingly, Dutta explored the geopolitical implications, explaining how China stands to gain from the conflict. The attack disrupting the IndoMediterranean European Union Economic Corridor (IMED) aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative, hindering its influence in the Middle East and the Indian Ocean. Dutta’s presentation, accompanied by vivid slides from the Israel-Hamas war zone, provided a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted dimensions of the conflict.
Session was moderated by Prof Monir Alam and vote of thanks was presented by Ganesh Malhotra.
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